Sonographer 1

**About The Ottawa Hospital**:

- Inspired by research and driven by compassionThe Ottawa Hospital (TOH) is one of Canada’s largest learning and research multi-campus hospitals. With more than 1,100 beds and approximately 12,000 staff members, we deliver specialized care to the Eastern Ontario region.- From the compassion of our people to the relentless pursuit of new discoveries, The Ottawa Hospital never stops seeking solutions to the most complex health-care challenges while continually engaging with the community to support our vision for better patient care.Working together with its research institute, the University of Ottawa, and other partners, the hospital is continually gaining national and international recognition for high-quality patient care, teaching and research, while striving to meet the needs of the culturally diverse community we serve.

**Rotation/Shifts**:

- Days and evenings, including weekends, 8 hour shifts.- For information purposes only - The Hospital reserves the right to change.

**Basic Requirements**:

- Registered with the College of Medical Radiation Technologist of Ontario;
- Ability to perform IV set up, insertion and medication preparation;
- Intermediate data entry and advanced medical terminology;
- Eligible for certification by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers or Sonography Canada;
- Ability to assist in invasive procedures;
- Knowledge of septic and aseptic techniques;
- Good knowledge of diagnostic ultrasound equipment both mobile and static;
- Certification in CPR;
- Good written, verbal and presentation skills;
- Sound judgement and problem-solving abilities;
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Must be eligible to work in Canada

**Preferred Qualifications**:

- Registered with Sonography Canada or ARDMS
- Experience in Cardiac Imaging;
- Experience in 2D, M-mode, Color, Flow, Pulsed wave and Continuous wave doppler examinations, Stress and Pharmacological Echo studies;
- Experience in performing Transesophageal echocardiagrams and contrast echos;
- Experience in evaluating and collating exams and providing pertinent patient information to the physician;
- Ability to use echo analysis software packages to enhance obtained information;
- Experience in a hospital environment;
- Certification in ACLS.
- Proficiency in English and French - oral expression (advanced level) and comprehension (advanced level).

**What you can expect from us**:

- The Ottawa Hospital is committed to providing a healthy, safe, and inclusive work environment for everyone. We are driven by our purpose to provide each patient with the world-class care, exceptional service and compassion we would want for our loved ones.We offer an attractive and equitable compensation package including a comprehensive benefits package, a Defined Benefit Pension (DBP) plan, and insurance protection. We also offer discounts from choice providers on a variety of products and services.The Ottawa Hospital provides various Health and Wellness resources as well as opportunities for personal and professional development opportunities from our in-house Learning and Leadership Development team to help align your goals with your career objectives.- The Ottawa Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the recruitment process.